Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Anthomyiidae: Egle sp. male
Posted by Stephen R on 19-03-2010 11:51
#1
4mm, 18 March, Clitheroe England. Is this
Egle ciliata?
Edited by Stephen R on 20-03-2010 12:26
Posted by Stephen R on 19-03-2010 11:51
#2
2
Posted by Stephen R on 19-03-2010 11:53
#3
distinctive A2 vein:
Edited by Stephen R on 19-03-2010 11:53
Posted by javanerkelens on 19-03-2010 14:33
#4
Hmm... Egle seems right.
But is it E.ciliata?
Palps seems very small for a E.ciliata
We also can't see clear if there are 4 dc on thorax
And it seems a very small species..?
Joke
Edited by javanerkelens on 19-03-2010 14:37
Posted by Stephen R on 19-03-2010 16:11
#5
Yes, it is small. I'll see if I can extract any useful detail from the photos. I think the third one may show 4 pdcs - perhaps it is
E. brevicornis. If only 3 dc it looks as if life might get complicated :S
Posted by javanerkelens on 19-03-2010 16:39
#6
Egle ciliata / brevicornis / parva have broad palps and are about 4-6 mm
Other species are mostly smaller ..2,4 - 3 mm
So without good sharp photos i think it wil be difficult...
Or...collect ;)
Joke
Posted by Stephen R on 20-03-2010 12:25
#7
I had a good look at the photos - no hope at all :( I can just about make out that it does have some dcs. I'll
try to collect one :S